Bluebuck
The Bluebuck was a species of antelope native to the grasslands of South Africa. It was known for its unique blue or grayish-blue coat.
The Bluebuck was a grazer that fed on a variety of grasses and plants. It is believed to have been a social animal that lived in small herds.
The Bluebuck is believed to have been hunted to extinction in the early 19th century, with the last known individual believed to have been killed in 1800. Its extinction is a tragic reminder of the impact of human activity on our planet's biodiversity.
Bluebuck
Classification
Mammalia > Artiodactyla > Bovidae > Hippotragus > H. leucophaeus
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
3 - 3.5 feet
(0.9 - 1.1 m)
Average Weight
300 - 400 lbs
(136 - 181 kg)
Average Life Span
10 - 15 years
Gestation Period
240 days
Did You Know?
The Bluebuck was an antelope that was native to South Africa.
Sadly, the Bluebuck is now extinct; the last known individual was seen around 1800.
They were hunted extensively by European settlers, which contributed to their extinction.
The Bluebuck was a type of sable antelope, but it was smaller and had a distinct blue-gray coat.
Fossil evidence suggests that Bluebucks once roamed in herds across grasslands.
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